Morocco and Qatar took a further step in security cooperation on Tuesday in Rabat, as the two countries look ahead to a shared milestone: the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Morocco’s Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance welcomed, at the headquarters of the national police authority, the head of Qatar’s State Security Bureau, Khalfan Ali Khalfan Al Batti Al Kaabi, who was accompanied by a senior security delegation.
The meeting gave both sides an opportunity to review the depth of an already solid partnership, particularly in counterterrorism and intelligence sharing. Moroccan and Qatari officials noted that the historic and fraternal ties between the two countries provide a strong foundation for deepening coordination in the face of shared security challenges.
Talks went beyond the traditional pillars of bilateral security cooperation. Officials also discussed extending the partnership to organized crime, financial crime and cybercrime, along with plans for joint training programs for security personnel from both nations.
Among the most prominent items on the agenda were preparations tied to hosting the 2030 World Cup. The Qatari delegation expressed its readiness to share its experience in securing major sporting events with Moroccan security services, drawing on the expertise Doha built up while organizing the 2022 World Cup. Qatari officials affirmed that their support and know-how would be made available to Morocco to help ensure the success of the global tournament.
Regional and international security developments also featured prominently in the discussions, against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and the spread of cross-border threats. Both sides stressed the importance of a proactive approach built on coordination and information-sharing to counter the risks posed by terrorism, extremism and organized crime.
The meeting reflects a shared ambition to elevate the Morocco-Qatar security partnership to a more advanced level, moving beyond traditional intelligence cooperation toward broader coordination that includes training, capacity-building and the exchange of expertise, particularly as Morocco prepares, together with Spain and Portugal, to host the 2030 World Cup.
